Air ride installed...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tennessee
Wow , after three days of reading I made it to the end. I'm thinking of trying this on my 2010 SG. It already has a lower kit in the rear but im not sure what brand. Has anyone with a 10SG installed this along with a lowering kit? If so, does it rub while fully lowered. I dont plan or riding like this but if I have a failure I want to be sure that I can get home without rubbing wires or fender.
In the event of a failure , can I disconnect the shocks from the rest of the system and air up at a gas station to get home?
On a 2010 SG is there room behind the bags to mount the pump?
If I mount the pump in the fairing, can the hose be ran under the fuel tank without having heat isses from the motor?
Thanks
Rick
In the event of a failure , can I disconnect the shocks from the rest of the system and air up at a gas station to get home?
On a 2010 SG is there room behind the bags to mount the pump?
If I mount the pump in the fairing, can the hose be ran under the fuel tank without having heat isses from the motor?
Thanks
Rick
If you don't have abs there is a nice little shelf on the right side just begging for an air compressor
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 155
Likes: 1
From: Bama
Thanks to all for the advice. I do have the ABS so I will have to mount it under the fairing or in the saddlebags. Now I need to figure out how to open the fairing. Before I open it I am going to try to se if there is room behind the saddle bag between the wheel and the bag. If there is not enough room , then I will try the fairing.
As far as running the tube to the rear, I was looking at it tonight and it looks like there are wires running across the top of my tank under the crome trim work that runs down the center of the tank. Im going to try to remove the trim and see if I can route it under it.
The 98C pump , 1/8" tubing, dump valve and fittings arrived today. The CVO swith should be here next week and the shocks and gauge will be here Tuesday. I want to stay with 1/8 tube all the way because I want more (slow) control of the dump.
Thanks
Rick
As far as running the tube to the rear, I was looking at it tonight and it looks like there are wires running across the top of my tank under the crome trim work that runs down the center of the tank. Im going to try to remove the trim and see if I can route it under it.
The 98C pump , 1/8" tubing, dump valve and fittings arrived today. The CVO swith should be here next week and the shocks and gauge will be here Tuesday. I want to stay with 1/8 tube all the way because I want more (slow) control of the dump.
Thanks
Rick
Novice
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 20
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From: Australia
Well it's taken a few hours to get through 88 pages, but I'm sold on giving this a go. My only problem is I'm in Australia so by the time I put together the shopping list of parts, shipping from the States from different companies is going to drive up the bottom line (and Amazon often doesn't even ship to Australia). I'm not even going to try and source the parts locally.
I have a couple of questions though.
I have trouble finding shocks to suit as I'm only around 130 pounds so most shocks are too harsh. I also like to have my ride height as high as possible for cornering clearance. If I air up these shocks to 12 - 13 inches of ride height with just me on the bike, will they feel harsh? Which of the two shocks will feel softer at this ride height?
My concern is that for my weight, I'll have to run less PSI for them to feel comfortable and they'll then be lower than I want.
Bike is an 09 Ultra with removable top box.
I have a couple of questions though.
I have trouble finding shocks to suit as I'm only around 130 pounds so most shocks are too harsh. I also like to have my ride height as high as possible for cornering clearance. If I air up these shocks to 12 - 13 inches of ride height with just me on the bike, will they feel harsh? Which of the two shocks will feel softer at this ride height?
My concern is that for my weight, I'll have to run less PSI for them to feel comfortable and they'll then be lower than I want.
Bike is an 09 Ultra with removable top box.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 138
From: StL, MO. USA
Well it's taken a few hours to get through 88 pages, but I'm sold on giving this a go. My only problem is I'm in Australia so by the time I put together the shopping list of parts, shipping from the States from different companies is going to drive up the bottom line (and Amazon often doesn't even ship to Australia). I'm not even going to try and source the parts locally.
I have a couple of questions though.
I have trouble finding shocks to suit as I'm only around 130 pounds so most shocks are too harsh. I also like to have my ride height as high as possible for cornering clearance. If I air up these shocks to 12 - 13 inches of ride height with just me on the bike, will they feel harsh? Which of the two shocks will feel softer at this ride height?
My concern is that for my weight, I'll have to run less PSI for them to feel comfortable and they'll then be lower than I want.
Bike is an 09 Ultra with removable top box.
I have a couple of questions though.
I have trouble finding shocks to suit as I'm only around 130 pounds so most shocks are too harsh. I also like to have my ride height as high as possible for cornering clearance. If I air up these shocks to 12 - 13 inches of ride height with just me on the bike, will they feel harsh? Which of the two shocks will feel softer at this ride height?
My concern is that for my weight, I'll have to run less PSI for them to feel comfortable and they'll then be lower than I want.
Bike is an 09 Ultra with removable top box.
I am guessing that you will have to do a lot of playing with the pressure to get the ride to your liking.
With my setup, running high air pressure (I weigh 170), the ride can be very harsh. If my pressure is too low, it feels bouncy.
There is a 'sweet spot' that I can usually find by airing-up...then releasing a bit of air to adjust.
Having an air gauge is ultimately important (in my opinion) so that you have a point of reference to air pressure...the problem is every leak I have ever had was due to the connection at the gauge. It's the weak link in the system.
Just my $0.02.
Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions. 800+ posts get kinda hard to filter thru.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 565
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From: SE Missouri
Thats bc most of those workers are dumb/uneducated. Just tell them you need 1/8 hose that is rated to handle 150 psi or so. I know theyll have it.
Tourer
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From: SoCal
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 329
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From: Honolulu, HI
Ok so I am going to knock this out this weekend on my 2014 SG. I have the shocks, compressor, dump valve, two tees, relay, inline fuse holder with 15a fuse, 1/8 OD air line and I need to buy a 1/4 to 1/8 reducer for both the compressor and the dump valve or I will leave 1/4 from the compressor to a 1/4 tee then to the dump valve on one side and the reduce it out to another tee to the shocks. Not sure just yet, depends on what the hardware store has in stock. I need a three position switch (bought one but it is huge) which I plan on mounting on the frame above the transmission somewhere. I do not think I am missing anything. I also ordered a wedge for the jiffy stand. I already pressed the poly bushings into the shocks to reduce my working time this weekend. Anyone have any problems with their bike sitting too vertical or anyone use a wedge just to make sure? Also, I have seen pictures behind the right side cover of a 13 or older model but none for a 14 just yet. Thanks guys for all the information and hopefully I will not need any help!
Last edited by gotwages; Apr 24, 2014 at 01:38 AM.